Can I cast a spell as an action and a cantrip as a bonus action?

You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
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Can I use a cantrip and a bonus action spell?

When you use a bonus action to cast a spell you can then only cast another spell that is a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. So, if you cast a bonus action spell (cantrip or leveled doesn't matter) you may then also cast a cantrip using your action.
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Can you do a spell as an action and a bonus action?

Yes, you can cast more than one spell per turn/round. The only specific restriction is that if you cast a spell as a bonus action, you can't cast a non-cantrip spell during your turn. You can: Cast a spell as a bonus action, then cast a cantrip as your action or reaction.
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Can you use an action for a bonus action?

No, a character cannot use his action to use a bonus action. In many places (bard's Bardic Inspiration, barbarian's Rage, druid's Wild Shape, certain spells, etc.), the game uses the fact that you can only take one bonus action per turn for balancing.
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Can I do two bonus actions instead of an action?

The official ruling is that you have one bonus action and one action, and you cannot trade one for the other.
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Can I cast two spells if one is a bonus action?

There is a limit for bonus action spells that if you cast one (regardless of level, including a cantrip), that you can't cast another spell on your turn, except a cantrip. That means no 1 action spells or (in a very rare case), a reaction spell during your turn. You also only get 1 reaction in a round.
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What is the 65% rule in D&D?

In 5e the chance of hitting is on average 65%. Based on that a +2 mod on AC reduces the chance to 55%. And a +9 mod to AC reduces the chance to hit to 20%. The three brackets represent you have a 65% chance to do minimum damage, 55% to do average damage and 20% to do max damage.
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What is the 27 rule in D&D?

Ability Score Point Cost

The number of points allocated to players in point buy varies based on campaign rules or Dungeon Masters discretion. Typically, the standard point buy system in D&D 5th edition provides 27 points for this purpose, offering a balanced approach to character creation.
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What are the rules for bonus actions in D&D?

You can take a bonus action only when a special ability, spell, or feature states that you can do something as a bonus action. A reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your turn or on someone else's.
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Can I use my action and bonus action to dash?

Dash is not a bonus action by default, but some classes might have features that allows a character using Dash as bonus. With that being said, if the character has one of those features, it is allowed to use both action and bonus for dash.
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Is there a way to concentrate on 2 spells in 5E?

At the end of each turn where you have two spells you are concentrating on, you must make a Constitution saving throw (DC equals 10 + the number of complete rounds you've been concentrating on two spells). On a failure, you lose concentration for both spells.
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Can I throw a weapon as a bonus action?

Yes, but it must meet the prerequisite rules for 'Two-Weapon Fighting'. So if you were wielding a Shortsword in one hand, and a Dagger in the other, you could swing with the shortsword and then throw the dagger with a bonus action.
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What are the strongest D&D spells?

Best spells in D&D 5E
  • True Polymorph.
  • Meteor Swarm.
  • Inflict Wounds.
  • Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting.
  • Healing Word.
  • Shield.
  • Time Ravage.
  • Detect Magic.
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Does using a cantrip count as an action?

The rules around spell casting are quite specific. Most spells including cantrips require your full action so in most circumstances you will have to choose between a circle spell or a cantrip.
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Is Eldritch blast a cantrip or a spell?

Eldritch Blast 5e, a cornerstone of a Warlock's spellcasting repertoire, is a potent cantrip that channels otherworldly energy into destructive force.
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Can you counterspell a cantrip?

Of course you can. That doesn't mean you SHOULD. Don't waste a 3rd level spell slot to counterspell a cantrip, unless it's a life or death situation.
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Can you do two bonus actions?

You can take only one bonus action on your turn, so you must choose which bonus action to use when you have more than one available.
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Can you ready an action and use a bonus action?

One thing worth pointing out is that there's nothing to stop you moving on your turn and taking a bonus action (that isn't predicated on you taking your Action), and then taking the Ready action.
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What does +5 to hit mean?

So your questions +5 to hit means you roll a d20 and add the 5 to your roll. If it meets or beats their armor class it was a successful hit and you roll damage.
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What is the golden rule of D&D?

The golden rule of D&D is that the word of the DM is the final say on any matter when it comes to rules. Even if it directly goes against what it says in the Player's Handbook or Dungeon Master's Guide. While this can be a useful tool to introduce cool aspects into the game it can also take away from player enjoyment.
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What is the tomato rule in D&D?

D&D by Tomatoes Strength is being able to crush a tomato. Dexterity is being able to dodge a tomato. Constitution is being able to eat a bad tomato. Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
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What is the 60 second rule in D&D?

A practice I find makes combat feel fast and intense, the 60 second rule makes it so players (not including the dm) only have 60 seconds to decide and act during their turn. In addition, other players are not allowed to interject. The DM tells a player when their time starts.
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What is rule 0 in D&D?

Rule 0 or rule zero in tabletop role-playing gaming is the unwritten but commonly understood rule that the game master can override published game rules for any reason.
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Is D&D 6E ever coming out?

As such D&D 2024 is a new edition of Dungeons & Dragons, which effectively makes it 6E in all but name.
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Who was the first canonically autistic character in D&D?

Meet Asteria, D&D's first canonically autistic character.
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